In as much as the purpose of the lectures is to discuss some of the wider problems of biology in the light of knowledge acquired by Mendelian methods of analysis, it was essential that a fairly full account of the conclusions established by them should first be undertaken and I therefore postponed the present work till a book on Mendel's Principles had been completed. -Preface

"Evolution in Modern Thought" is a significant work that explores the intricate ideas surrounding evolution and its impact on contemporary philosophy and science. The book delves into the contributions of notable figures such as William Bateson, who advanced the understanding of genetics, and Ernst Haeckel, who popularized evolutionary theory. It also examines the philosophical implications of evolution as discussed by thinkers like J. B. Bury and Harald Hoffding, providing a comprehensive...

"Problems of Genetics" by William Bateson is a seminal work that explores the complexities of heredity and the principles of genetics. Bateson, a pioneer in the field, delves into the mechanisms of inheritance, emphasizing the importance of variation and the role of genes in shaping the characteristics of organisms. His insights laid the groundwork for modern genetics, challenging existing notions and introducing key concepts that would influence future research. The book is a reflection o...

"Mendel's Principles of Heredity: A Defence" is a significant work that explores the foundational concepts of genetics as established by Gregor Mendel. William Bateson, a prominent biologist, passionately defends Mendel's theories, emphasizing their importance in understanding heredity and variation in living organisms. Bateson articulates how Mendel's experiments with pea plants laid the groundwork for modern genetics, highlighting the principles of segregation and independent assortment....

Imagine genetics before it had a name — a world where inheritance was a blur, blending like paint, until Gregor Mendel's discrete ratios cracked the door open. In Mendel's Principles of Heredity: A Defence, William Bateson steps into that intellectual storm, staking his claim as Mendel's champion and transforming confusion into a new science.Bateson begins by translating Mendel's original experiments on pea hybridisation and his later work on hawkweed hybrids — then thrust...

In 'Mendel's Principles of Heredity: A Defence', the intricate tapestry of genetic science unfolds through a blend of styles and perspectives. This collection navigates the revolutionary principles of heredity first espoused by Gregor Mendel, weaving classical scientific discourse with contemporary analysis. The anthology provides a dynamic exploration of genetic inheritance, presenting significant works that elucidate Mendel's findings while reflecting on their profound impact on modern g...

Originally published in 1908, this book presents the content of an inaugural lecture delivered by William Bateson upon taking up the position of Professor of Biology at Cambridge University. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in genetics and the history of science.

The first naturalist to give a broad and concrete expression to the evolutionist doctrine of descent was Buffon (1707-1788), but it is interesting to recall the fact that his contemporary Linnæus (1707-1778), protagonist of the counter-doctrine of the fixity of species, went the length of admitting (in 1762) that new species might arise by inter-crossing. Buffon's position among the pioneers of the evolution-doctrine is weakened by his habit of vacillating between his own conclusions and t...

Six years after Charles Darwin announced his theory of evolution to the world, Gregor Mendel began studying the inheritance of traits in pea plants. Mendel's research led to his discovery of dominant and recessive traits and other facts of evolution, which he reported in his groundbreaking 1865 paper, Experiments in Plant Hybridization. His findings languished until 1902, when William Bateson revived interest in the subject with this book*,* a succinct account of Mendel's heredity...

This book has an active table of contents to access each chapter of the following titles:The Origin of Species – Charles DarwinThe Principles of Biology: Volume 1 and 2 – Herbert SpencerThe most well-known work An Essay on the Principle of Population was published by Malthus in 1798. Malthus argued that increases in population would eventually diminish the ability of the world to feed itself and based this conclusion on the thesis th...

This exciting anniversary edition has a new introduction and scholarly references by William Bynum, and the cover design is by Damien Hirst. It replaces our existing 1968 edition.The Origin of Species is one of the most important and influential books of its time and remains one of the most significant contributions to philosophical and scientific thought. The theories Darwin sets out here had an immediate and profound impact on the literature and philosophical thought of ...

'can we doubt ... that individuals having any advantage, however slight, over others, would have the best chance of surviving and of procreating their kind?' In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. His insistence on the immense length of the past and on the abundance of life-forms, present and extinct, dislodged man from his central position in creation and called into question the role of the Creator. He showed that new ...